Real Estate Specialist II or III, Closing Team (Sales)

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before. When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.

Position Title: Real Estate Specialist II or III* (P2 or P3)

*Level will be determined commensurate with experience.

Role

Responsible for managing due diligence providers, ensuring compliance with company standards, and executing real estate transaction closings for the company in support of Crown Castle National Real Estate Operations.  As a senior member of the closing team, Real Estate Specialist IIIs will more directly support the Real Estate Manager, including, but not limited to, complex risk analysis and problem solving, special project management and execution providing expertise and advice to their team members, providing temporary management support and team training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise various outside vendor partners, including, but not limited to, attorneys, surveyors, environmental engineers, title search firms, etc. to ensure that transactions close within commercially reasonable timeframes.
• Review title reports and work to clear title objections. Identify potential risk scenarios and secure Risk Management approval.
• Negotiate and proof recordable transaction documents, easements, deeds, etc., and work with outside and internal legal counsel.
• Prepare closing packages. Review and approve consolidated settlement sheet prior to funding to ensure all financial controls have been met.
• Track and manage progress on all assigned transactions and communicate progress frequently via emails, calls and entering notes and other data in data management systems.
• Review the quality and completeness of due diligence to ensure it complies with company standards, i.e. zoning analysis, surveys and ESA results.
• Review transaction/due diligence costs, purchase orders and invoices related to the transactions assigned ensuring that costs are reasonable and conform to pricing agreements.
• Maintain a high degree of customer service and integrity when dealing with customers, landlords, their attorneys and/or representatives and internal partners.
• Participate in regular meetings, deployment calls and training..
• Must be able to multitask and maintain multiple open transactions simultaneously to meet or exceed departmental goals.

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Title Examination, Abstraction, and/or Closing experience preferred
• Real estate paralegal or Law degree preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Two (2) to five (5) years or more of experience in multi-site commercial closing experience
• Knowledge of the tower industry preferred

Expectations

• Ability to read and understand a land survey and legal descriptions
• Ability to travel and perform overtime work as necessary
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to learn alternative software systems when necessary
• Ability to create support materials (i.e., spreadsheets, etc.)
• Ability to work independently
• Capable of multi-tasking, working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly phone
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to think creatively and deliver novel solutions
• Strong customer service skills for both internal and external customers
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, results oriented individual

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Real Estate Manager

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS
At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.
• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.
• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.
• Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $31.01 - $50.63 per hour. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives.

Additional Information
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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